Obituary of Robert J. Pitman Sr.

Robert J. Pitman Sr., age 78, of Peabody, husband of Irene (Searles) Pitman, died on Friday morning, July 1st 2016 in his home following a courageous battle with cancer. Born and raised in Beverly, MA, Bob graduated from Beverly High School and served in the U.S. Coast Guard before beginning a career as a carpenter. He married the love of his life and moved to Peabody where he resided for 51 years. Robert was happiest spending time with his family. He loved sports, playing cards and was the #1 fan of his children and grandchildren no matter what activity they were involved with. He was proud of the lake house in Maine, which he built with the help of his father and grandfather. “Camp” was and will continue to be a place where his loved ones create memories and enjoy time together. In addition to his loving wife, Irene, with whom he celebrated 51 years of marriage, he is survived by his children and their spouses, Robert J. Pitman Jr. and Diane Pitman of Beverly, Cheryl and Paul Coulter of Pelham, NH; his cherished grandchildren, Andrew, Emily, Matthew and Julia Pitman of Beverly, and Katherine and Robert Coulter of Pelham, NH; his siblings and their spouses, Carol and Richard Burnham, Virginia and Sean McCarthy, Brenda and James Modugno, William and Shirley Pitman all of Beverly, and Anne Marie and Paul Stump of Magnolia; a sister-in-law, Kathy Pitman of Beverly; and many nieces, nephews and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Frank W. and Anne M. (DiGregorio) Pitman and his brothers John Pitman, and Frank Pitman and his wife Suzanne. Robert’s family will receive relatives and friends on Tuesday, July 5th 2016 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home at 82 Lynn St., Peabody followed by his celebration of life service at 1 p.m. Bob’s family requested that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the VNA Middlesex East, www.VNAOFME.org . A family committal of Bob’s ashes will be held at a later time. Please visit www.ccbfuneral.com for directions, online obituary and memorial guest book.